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2026 Subaru Crosstrek: recalls and problems

No recalls and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is vehicle speed control.

0recalls
8complaints
1crashes reported
0fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Vehicle Speed Control2 · 25%
  • Unknown Or Other2 · 25%
  • Exterior Lighting1 · 13%
  • Engine1 · 13%
  • Electrical System1 · 13%
  • Steering1 · 13%
  • Service Brakes1 · 13%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance1 · 13%
  • Seat Belts1 · 13%
  • Lane Departure1 · 13%

What owners report

Exterior Lighting,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine

On xxx while driving my brand-new 2026 subaru crosstrek with approximately 63 miles on the odometer, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration. the at oil temp warning flashed, followed by the check engine light and multiple eyesight and driver assistance warning lights. i immediately pulled off the road because i did not feel it was safe to continue driving. my [xxx] grandson was in the vehicle at the time. the vehicle

Electrical System

The 2026 subaru crosstrek was sitting in the garage since 07/17/2026. i went out on 07/19/2026 to go to church. i tried to start it and it clicked rapidly like the battery didn't have enough juice to actually start it.

Unknown Or Other

The sunroof shattered for no apparent reason. the car was parked in my garage. something caused it to explode outwardly from within tempered glass fell going all over the front seats. some of the glass stood in place, but would come crashing down if i was to drive it from the wind force.

Steering,Vehicle Speed Control,Service BrakesCrash

The aed, braking, cameras and lane centering systems failed and caused a crash into the highway barrier suddenly due to defects in the driver assist systems defect in the electronic safety systems causing the steering wheel to turn forcefully to the barrier striking it. this happened without any warning despite driver input to stop the sudden steering inputs and braking.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CROSSTREK ICE, CROSSTREK WILDERNESS ICE. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.